Restorative Plum and Green Gage Tree Pruning
Course

This workshop is led by Dr
Anna Baldwin who has extensive
experience in teaching fruit tree pruning.

There will be an
introduction to tree renovation, followed
by a demonstration and then a practical session where participants will
be able
to prune, under supervision, the veteran plum, greengage and cherry
plum trees
in the orchard.Some prior experience of
pruning is helpful.

Safety equipment and
tools will be provided.Please bring some
lunch and a hot drink.

(The workshop does not
cover apples and pears, formative or
maintenance pruning of young trees or renovation of neglected cordons
or
espaliers)

Please bring what you
would normally prune with, including
secateurs and sharpening tool, pruning saw and gloves if possible.Wear outdoor clothes and strong footwear.Bring photos of your trees for individual
advice.

Tutor:Dr Anna Baldwin is an
orchard enthusiast. She is passionate about saving old
traditional orchards and teaching old skills including pruning fruit
trees and
grafting. She has learnt the art of how
to identify plum varieties